Comparison

Riv File Viewer vs drawnal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Riv File Viewer

This utility allows motion designers and developers to preview, test, and debug .riv animation files directly on iOS devices. It offers features like instant loading, state machine interaction, and input validation for precise rendering and performance checks.

Highlights
  • Preview .riv files from URL or device
  • Test state machines and input validation
  • Monitor console for events and data updates
  • Inspect animations with pinch-to-zoom
  • Offline access to stored files
  • Customizable background and distraction-free mode
Features
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Riv File Viewer is a professional utility for motion designers and developers working with the .riv animation format. Built to streamline your workflow, this tool allows you to preview, test, and debug animations directly on real iOS hardware to ensure perfect rendering and performance before you ship your app. The .riv file format is created using Rive, the real-time interactive animation tool. Riv File Viewer provides a dedicated mobile environment to validate these files with precision. PREVIEW WITH CONFIDENCE Instant Loading: Open any .riv file from a URL or directly from your device. Pixel Perfect: See exactly how your animations render on iPhone and iPad screens. Offline Access: Files are stored locally, allowing you to test animations anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. POWERFUL INTERACTIVE TESTING State Machine Support: Toggle artboards and interact with State Machines just as they would behave in a production app. Input Validation: Test all input types including booleans, numbers, triggers, and strings. Data Bindings: Interact with data bindings and enums in real time. Console Monitor: Track events, state changes, and data updates as they happen. Detailed Inspection: Use pinch-to-zoom to inspect fine details and adjust fit mode, alignment, and background settings. DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW Quick access to recent files. Customizable background (including transparency grid). Distraction-free mode for a clean viewing experience. Intuitive interface designed by and for motion experts. PERFECT FOR Motion Designers: Validating behavior on-device. Developers: Integrating animations and checking input logic. QA Teams: Testing interactivity and performance on real hardware. ABOUT THE CREATOR Created by Tom Acco, motion designer and educator. This tool was built to bridge the gap between design and implementation for the community. DISCLAIMER Riv File Viewer is an independent third-party utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Rive Inc. Rive and the Rive logo are trademarks of Rive Inc. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

About

drawnal

A minimalist digital sketchbook for capturing quick ideas with simple sketches and notes. Animate your drawings, create collages, and export them in various formats. It's a private space for creative expression without social pressure.

Highlights
  • Quick sketching
  • Add notes to drawings
  • Frame animations
  • Visual diary
  • Collage creation
  • Export as PNG, GIF, SVG, MP4
  • Overlay drawings on photos/videos
Features
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drawnal is a tiny drawing journal for quick ideas between places. Draw simple sketches, add a short note, and bring your drawings to life with frame animations. Keep a small visual diary, rearrange your drawings, create little collages, and export them as PNG, GIF, SVG, or MP4. You can also place your drawings on photos or videos before sharing. drawnal is intentionally minimal: no feeds, no pressure, just a quiet place for small drawings.

Screenshots

Riv File Viewer4 screens
drawnal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Riv File Viewer at none against drawnal's 1. On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. drawnal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Riv File Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Riv File Viewer versus drawnal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiv File Viewerdrawnal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.317.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom AccoPascal Monaco

Customer experience

Riv File Viewer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

drawnal

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Riv File Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

drawnal

One-time1
  • Unlock Forever$1.99

Questions

Is Riv File Viewer free?
Riv File Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is drawnal free?
drawnal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Riv File Viewer or drawnal have ads?
Neither Riv File Viewer nor drawnal shows ads.

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